In a conjunction of artistic abilities, two AAA members of the Astrophotography group have images in the July 2019 issue of Astronomy Magazine. Gowrishankar L. and Chirag (The Doctor) Upreti grace pages 94 and 96.
April 2019 should be a banner time for astronomy, and science as a whole. Find out why with Brian Berg’s write up on April’s accomplishments.
What might laws and politics look like once we leave earth, how might rights to resources be handled? Here are some great ideas from one of our authors- Richard Brounstein!
See how the culmination of artistry, craftsmanship, and astronomy resulted in a functional hand made binocular parallelogram mount!
A friend of mine recently asked me if he should be concerned about China’s current attempt to grow biological life, in the form of plant seeds, on the Moon. Here’s my response.
Computers and outer space go hand in hand. Space travel accelerated the computing industry and computers are essential for manned and unmanned space travel. Read more here!
For most of its 25 years in space, the Hubble Space Telescope has been astounding people all around the world with its beautiful images. Its scientific instruments have revolutionized our understanding of the universe and its history. But this is not an article about the Hubble Space Telescope; rather someone we have to thank for clearing the pathway for its success, and many other contributions she has made to NASA and understanding of astronomy.
For generations women have not been permitted to participate in many of the fields that men have. It is only within the last few decades that
Did you ever wonder why there are laser beams being emitted from ground-based observatories? No, not to irritate the constellations Lion and Lynx (I had
Eyepiece, the Amateur Astronomers Association monthly newsletter, covers lectures and other astronomy events in New York City; offers commentary, tips on observing and equipment and summarizes astronomy discoveries and other general news in astronomy and astrophysics. Each month, our “What’s Up in the Sky” column discusses what can be seen in the skies during the upcoming month. Members do all the writing for Eyepiece, and new contributors are always welcome. Submit today!
